November 1

 Jesus Healed a Blind Man (John 9)

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story. 

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus healed a blind man.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus healed a blind man to glorify God.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

●       Toddlers: Jesus gives us sight to know God. When we trust Jesus, He forgives our sin and opens our hearts to know and love Him.

●       Preschool-Kindergarten: Jesus healed the man who was blind. This healing points to a deeper gift: Jesus helps us see and know God. When we trust Jesus, He forgives our sin and opens our hearts to follow Him.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus came to bring light into the darkness. He healed the blind man to show God’s power and to point to a greater truth: Jesus came to give spiritual sight. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sin and helps us see and know God.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: What is justification? Justification is when God says that our sins are forgiven.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: What is justification? Justification is when God declares that we are forgiven of sin and are made righteous.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21

●       1^st-5^th Grade: He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

October 25

 Jesus Raised Lazarus (John 11)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story. 
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is the Messiah who gives eternal life.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Messiah who gives eternal life.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus raised Lazarus to show He is God’s Son. Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with God.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Son of God, who gives eternal life. Jesus died and rose again to take away our sins. When we trust in Him, we will live with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Messiah, the Son of God, who gives eternal life. Jesus died and rose again to take away our sins. When we trust in Him, we receive new life and will live with God forever.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 18

 Jesus Healed a Child and a Man (Matthew 15 Mark 7)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles and praised God.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus healed people to show He is God’s Son. He loves us and came so we can be with God forever if we believe in Him.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus has power over sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus has power of sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

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October 11

 Jesus Walked on Water (Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
 

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He loves us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He is powerful and loves us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid when hard times come.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He has power over everything—wind, waves, and even fear. Jesus is the Son of God who cares for us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t need to be afraid.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 4

 Jesus Fed a Crowd (Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of people with five loaves and two fish.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●       Toddlers: Jesus fed many people with little food. Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus fed thousands with just a little food to show He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives us everything we need, including forgiveness of sin and life with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. This miracle showed that He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He meets our greatest need—not just for food, but for forgiveness and eternal life with God.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

September 27

 Jesus Gave Life and Healing (Matthew 9; Mark 5; Luke 8)

 

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

●       Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. He healed people and gave life to the dead. Jesus died and rose again so we can live with God forever.

●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus healed people and gave life to the dead. He showed He is God’s Son, the Savior. Jesus died and rose again so we can be forgiven of our sins and have life with God forever.

●       1^st – 5^th Grade: Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life. By doing this, He showed that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He made the way for people to be healed from something even greater than disease or death. He made the way for us to be forgiven of our sin and have eternal life.

 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers/Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8